J.H. Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 I think it might have more to do with with no outpacing the manga and having to make original content. That's why so many shows are doing it that way these days. Hell I tend to really hate original Anime storylines for the most part (I really think only Saint Seiya did one that actually did a good jon of adding to the mythology),. I think Shougeki No Soma did average ratings, not bad just not great so a shorter season to wrap up the Fall Tournament makes sense James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H. Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 Food Wars The Second Plate Episode 2 - Now this is more like the Food Wars I know and love! A proper cliffhanger AND a straight up homage/parody (this week its Jojo with Megumi and Ry summoning their "Stands"). I think they telegraphed who won though by the fact that Nakiri-san didn't go bare chested for Megumi's dish DAYS Episode 2 - They are pretty much establishing what sets Tsukushi apart from everyone else is his amazing endurance, which is really what can make the difference in a soccer match. Tsukushi is bonding with his teammates and because of that they are making the other schools look bad during first week at camp. Second season of Active Raid starts today and more Macross DELTA. With my toku watching on an ebb (I can't stand GHOST while Zyuohger has been ok but not "MYUAT WATCH!" material) more anime will be filling my queue James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVileOne Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 If I was Soma, I would call shenanigans that Nakiri was allowed to judge the competition for his own granddaughters. Sorry but headmaster or not, that shouldn't be allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Thunderbolt Fantasy. Are puppet shows supposed to be this violent and cool? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H. Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 I love Thunderbolt Fantasy so far... I've been really blown away by it because it is just so incredible and beautiful from all stndpoints. I dig the characters, the story is engaging and the action fast paced. I can't wait for epeisode 3! James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Even with Gen Urobuchi behind it I wasn't really expecting much, but the action and characters have surprisingly delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVileOne Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Active Raid is back for a second season! Huzzah! And we are getting some Figuarts made. I hope Asami is brought back into the fold soon. I'm enjoying the new team members and the quirk of the new recruit who doesn't like being stared it, so she wears special tech glasses that mosaic out people's faces in her field of vision. Weirdly enough, while Active Raid is basically just an amusing action cop/mecha show with some fun characters, it seems to be seeding a lot of ideas through current events now between the debate over refugees, terrorism being brought about or being linked to refugees, etc. However, last season was a lot about the plight of the working class police who are constantly harangued and handcuffed by their superiors. Even though Unit 8 is constantly saving everyone's asses, they are always being blamed by the government and the public for all of society's ills. Not sure what the general attitude is like for police in Japan and their general reception, and if I'm just misreading the show not completely grasping Japanese culture. There could be a great misconception for police in Japan that's actually accurate, while right now, police in the US are generally seen as pariahs by the media right now that for many people is justified. So yeah...there was that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H. Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 Thunderbolt Fantasy Episode 3 - I FUCKING LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!! *ahem* yeah, good stuff James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogwelder Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 For the GoLion/Voltron fans, Bandai announced a Soul of Chogokin GoLion: http://tamashii.jp/item/11469/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H. Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 Its gorgeous, I don't know if I'd pay $400 for it but it it is damn nice! Here's hoping for Raijin-Oh down the line James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Angel Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 On 6/30/2016 at 1:27 AM, Eivion said: I need to start watching Dragon Ball Super at some point. I've only seen the first episode. If you've seen battle of gods or resurrection of f, you can skip the first two arcs. The universe 6 vs 7 tournament and the current Future Trunks story is pretty good so far. Future Trunks is probably one of the most tragic characters in anime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 1 minute ago, Black Angel said: If you've seen battle of gods or resurrection of f, you can skip the first two arcs. The universe 6 vs 7 tournament and the current Future Trunks story is pretty good so far. Future Trunks is one of the most tragic characters in anime. I've only seen battle of gods. When does the next after it start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Angel Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 14 minutes ago, Eivion said: I've only seen battle of gods. When does the next after it start? Episode 15. Some of the art during that arc is bad though. Like unnecessarily bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 That is a shame to hear, but at least I have good starting point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVileOne Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 How do you guys feel about the newer characters who have joined Dragon Ball? My personal favorite is Jaco. I especially enjoy the way he reacted to Vegeta suggesting him not to hit on Bulma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerome Miller Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 12 new episodes of FLCL are coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 45 minutes ago, Jerome Miller said: 12 new episodes of FLCL are coming. I'm too old for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritenaut 32 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 32 minutes ago, Matt D said: I'm too old for that. Think how I feel. I think I rode my pet dinosaur to the store to buy FLCL DVD's the first time around. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogwelder Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 So in today's WTF news, Sword Art Online Gets Live-Action American TV Series Quote American independent production company Skydance Television announced on Tuesday that it has acquired the global live-action television rights for the Sword Art Online (SAO) franchise from Kadokawa. The company plans to fast-track the launch of a live-action television series. Laeta Kalogridis (Avatar, Terminator Genisys) is writing the script and executive producing along with David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Marcy Ross of Skydance. Kalogridis, who also penned drafts for the live-action Alita: Battle Angel and Ghost in the Shell films, mentioned that she has "for years... been inspired by the inventive and masterful storytelling of the SAO franchise." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Shinji Aramaki at Dragon Con, which I can't remember ever having a Japanese anime guest before. As much as I felt like his Harlock movie missed the point of the character, I really have to get him to sign my MOSPEADA box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 SAO getting a live action show just seems like such a dumb idea. We haven't even gotten a good live action film based on anime yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Masterful storytelling of the SAO franchise... so they're skipping the AO arc and just doing the 1st and GGO arc's, because that's the only good arcs SAO had. I don't know how you do the second arc is the States live action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I found the entire S2 to be generally good. I just don't think its something that will translate well to live action, especially with the generally care the West has shown towards anime properties when it comes to adapting for live action. I'd be a lot more positive towards something more grounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Angel Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 I've heard a lot about this series berserk. Should I check it out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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